Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

To the effort underway to unite Nick, slain Plymouth police Officer Brad Fox’s K-9 partner, with Fox’s family. Nick belongs with the Fox family and we’re hopeful the effort being put into slicing through the red tape to make it happen is not in vain. Fox was killed in the line of duty pursuing a suspect in a hit and run accident, and while Nick was wounded as well, he has since recovered. We implore county officials to do everything in their power to see that Nick is given to the Fox family, and for those who have the authority to see past bureaucratic paper shuffling to make it happen.

To the inspiring community support taking place in Norristown for a resident in need of a wheelchair accessible van. When word got out that Joe Cintron had started his own fundraising effort for the van - which will really help is mother, who currently lifts Joe in and out of her car when they go places - seemingly the entire Norristown community and beyond stepped up and Joe has nearly reached his goal, and certainly will after an upcoming fundraiser being held for him. These are the types of stories we love to print.

To the connection that brought together a woman from England working on her doctorate with the daughter of a local retired police officer. The International Police Association’s Pennsylvania President, Oscar Vance, connected the student, Naomi Wood, herself the daughter of a police officer, with Mary Ciaccio, daughter of former police officer Frank Ciaccio, and Wood spent the next three weeks enjoying the Ciaccio’s hospitality while doing research on Quaker women.

To all who came out to the 7th Annual Times Herald Better Living Expo, which seems to be growing with each passing year. While we know this may sound like we’re tooting our own horn here, and perhaps we are just a bit, the real enthusiasm is for the vendors and the residents who make it a point to attend each year. In one room people are able to find out about a wide-variety of businesses in our area, get their blood pressure checked and other health screenings, learn how to make stained glass, get a massage, the list goes on and on. We appreciate all who attended this year and we’re already looking forward to next year.